Ludhiana - For Business And Leisure

By Author: Nagma Biswas
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Though not a major tourist destination, Ludhiana has come up as a major medical tourism destination and also a budding commercial center. A city living since ages, it is home to a number of other attractions too. There are a good number of Gurudwaras and other holy shrines in Ludhiana. The city is not far from the national capital Delhi and is hence easily accessible.

A budding cosmopolitan city, Ludhiana has recently seen an addition of innumerable malls and multiplexes to the city. Swanky buildings and world-class infrastructure is being built. The Mall Road here has the best known malls and the biggest brand. The under-construction Casino Mall here claims to be the largest of its kind in the country, once ready. The Westend Mall, Ansal Plaza and Flamez are the most happening malls in Ludhiana. The Souk and JMD City Centre are the latest additions to the list. The best known multiplexes are also present in the area. PVR Cinemas in Flamez or Waves at the Westend are the most popular multiplexes with locals and tourists.

It is interesting to note that Ludhiana has inherited good architectural wealth too. There ...
... are very beautiful Gurudwaras like Alamgeer Sahib, Rara Sahib, Fly Sahib, Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Manji Sahib in the vicinity of Ludhiana. Mata Mandir near Jagraon Bridge, Krishna Mandir in Model Town, Dandi Swami Mandir, Ved Mandir near Daresi Ground and Sheetala Mandir near Municipal Corporation Office are worth seeing. The Punjabi Heritage Museum here is a good place to get a sneak into the glorious history of the region. This museum is housed inside the Punjab Agricultural University Campus.

Some other places in Ludhiana that attract tourists include the Guru Nanak Sports Stadium and the Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College. The stadium is one of the finest in the region and has the capacity to hold outdoor as well as indoor games. The engineering college is a 50 year old institution and is regarded as one of the finest in the country.

Ludhiana can be a shopper's paradise for all those who love to shop for clothes. A haven for hosiery good, it produces the finest woolens in the country. Ludhiana hosiery is well known world-wide and has a sizeable export volume.

Eating out can be a good experience in Ludhiana. The locals are fond of food and hence there are endless eateries offering a world of cuisines. While the malls have big brands the market streets are full of small shops and eating joints serving a wide range of food. Chicken is a major obsession in Ludhiana and one would find a huge number of shops and eating joints serving a wide range of chicken delicacies.

Most of Ludhiana can be covered in a day or two. If you plan to stay back for some more days, you can spread out your visiting plan and make it lesser hectic. Grab this time to do some shopping in the bazaars of Ludhiana where you can expect some unique and value-for-money clothes and materials. Kalyan Nagar, Bajwa Nagar, Ghara Bhan, Dal Bazaar, Akaal Market and AC Market .K.P.Aggarwal trading company's Ashish, Kaaxo and Garner are the best places in Ludhiana to get some great deals and discounts in women cardigans, T-shirts and other hosiery items.

Nagma Biswas is an author writing about travel and tourism in India and abroad. To book Hotels in Ludhiana visit Sarovar hotels.